maple glazed nuts

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Sweet, crunchy, and incredibly moreish, these Maple Glazed Nuts are one of the easiest treats you can make! With just a handful of ingredients and five minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious nuts that are perfect for snacking or gifting. No oven required—just a pan, some maple syrup, and a little stirring. It’s that simple!

I often make these as a post-school snack for Lil’ L and his friends (they go down a treat!). Mark loves to take little snack bags of them on his mountain bike rides too. They’re great for an energy boost at work, school, or while you’re out adventuring.

That said, I must warn you—they’re seriously moreish! If you’re anything like me and tempted to eat the whole batch in one sitting, I highly recommend dividing them into little snack-sized bags and hiding them in the fridge or freezer. You’ve been warned 😉

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Hands-on time 5

Total Time 8

Course Snack, Treat

Cuisine Vegan

Servings

Ingredients

110g / 1 cup pecans
160g / 1 cup roasted or blanched almonds
80ml / 4 TBSP maple syrup (pure maple or a blended syrup*)
pinch of sea salt optional

Instructions

Preheat a large dry frying pan (skillet) over medium-high heat.
Add the nuts and dry fry for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
Pour in the maple syrup and stir for about 3 minutes, until the syrup thickens and becomes very sticky.
Using a spatula, transfer the nuts to a sheet of non-stick baking paper and spread them out in a single layer. If you enjoy a sweet-salty combo, sprinkle over a pinch of sea salt while they’re still hot.
Allow to cool completely. The nuts will firm up and become glossy and crisp as they cool.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge, or the freezer for longer freshness.

Notes

* I often use Clark’s Original, which is a blend of maple and carob syrup. It works perfectly for this recipe and is more affordable than pure maple syrup.

Tips & Variations:

Add a little spice – a pinch of cinnamon or smoked paprika adds a lovely twist
Try different nut combos – walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, or peanuts work well too
Gift idea – package in a glass jar with a ribbon for a homemade holiday or hostess gift

Keyword Dairy-Free, easy vegan recipe, gluten-free snack, Healthy Snacking, nut recipes, Vegan Snacks

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Have you tried making your own maple glazed nuts? If so, I’d love to hear your favourite combinations! Let me know in the comments or tag me on social media #bitofthegoodstuff if you share a pic. I always love to see your creations! You can also connect with me on my social media channels here: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest.

Wishing you a beautiful week!

With love,